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Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities with Funding Cuts Threat

5/5/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump signed executive orders on Monday aimed at sanctuary cities, warning that federal funding could be cut for those defying immigration enforcement. The orders mandate the DOJ and DHS to identify non-compliant areas and offer legal support to law enforcement, intensifying the ongoing battle over immigration policies in his second term.

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In a bold move, President Trump signed executive orders on Monday aimed at sanctuary cities, warning that federal funding could be cut for those defying immigration enforcement. The orders mandate the DOJ and DHS to identify non-compliant areas and offer legal support to law enforcement, intensifying the ongoing battle over immigration policies in his second term.